Leeds United gem Harry Gray in pre-match warm up, Daniel Farke clapping in inset.
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Declan Carr
Mon 1 June 2026 15:10, UK
Harry Gray of Leeds United has proved that his mind is in the right place with his latest activity on social media.
Gray is the most highly-rated talent in the Whites’ academy at the moment and spent the second half of the season gaining senior experience.
He notched three goals and one assist in his time with Rotherham in League One, and there are high hopes for the 18-year-old in Yorkshire.
Young players often fail to hit the heights expected of them, though, due to distractions and having their head in the wrong place
Leeds fans can rest assured about Gray’s future, as he seems to be firmly focused on the right things.
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What has Leeds sensation Gray done on social media?
Gray reacted to the news that former Leeds man James Milner is retiring on his Instagram account.
Gray’s stats on loan at Rotherham League One
Matches 20
Goals 3
Assists 1
Shots per 90 1.94
Chances created 18/
Gray’s league stats on loan at Rotherham
The LS11 sensation liked the post from the 40-year-old, showing that his inspiration is solid with his antics.
If he could make even half of the appearances that the Brighton star did, it would be a very solid career.
What’s next for Gray?
Gray has a decision to make on his future very shortly.
He is unlikely to leave the Peacocks anytime soon, as his contract at Thorp Arch is understood to expire in 2027.
However, he may well seek another loan move to further his development and play regularly in the senior game and earn a new deal.
That probably depends on whether Daniel Farke can give him assurances over first-team minutes or not.
Harry Gray in action for Leeds.
Credit: Breaking Media
If the answer is no, and he is not set to feature in the manager’s plans, then he must force his way out temporarily, perhaps to the Championship.
Milner went on loan to Swindon Town early in his career, and that served him well as he went on to break the Premier League appearance record with the Seagulls earlier this season.
Gray could follow in his footsteps, and will hope to emulate the former Whites star, who is now a reference point for any young player within the game.
Clearly, he is already taking inspiration from the 61-cap England international, and that can’t be a bad thing, given how successful Milner has been.